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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 651.93 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 651.93 and 217.54 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 651.93 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/651.93 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 651.93 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 141,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,820.85/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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